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The US economy is facing a fresh energy shock at a critical moment. Fuel prices are surging at their fastest pace in decades, pushing inflation higher and threatening to derail growth just months before the midterm elections. This raises a key question… Can the Trump administration contain the fallout before November?


Can Trump Contain the Energy Fallout? 

The global oil market is facing a severe supply crunch. In the physical crude market, the stress is already visible. In the North Sea, a key global benchmark, traders placed 40 bids for cargoes this week, but only four found sellers, highlighting the shortage of available supply.


Physical Oil Prices Diverge Sharply From Futures 

China is navigating a delicate balancing act as tensions around Iran continue to reshape global energy flows. On one hand, Beijing has managed to secure relatively stable oil imports from Iran, often facilitated through yuan-linked payment mechanisms that bypass traditional financial channels.


War Fallout: China Balances Gains & Growing Risks

India has sharply increased windfall taxes on fuel exports as global energy markets remain under stress. The government has raised the export duty on diesel to 55.5 Rupees per litre from 21.5 Rupees, and on aviation turbine fuel to 42 rupees per litre from 29.5 Rupees. The objective is to discourage exports and ensure adequate fuel availability in the domestic market.


India Hikes Windfall Tax on Fuel Exports 

A fragile ceasefire may be in place, but traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains extremely limited and tightly controlled.


Iran-Linked Vessels Dominate Post-Ceasefire Traffic in Hormuz 

The Gulf fallout is forcing a major reset in global shipping routes. With congestion in key waterways and continued disruption around the strait of hormuz, companies are being forced to find alternative paths to move goods.


Businesses Pay Premium to Keep Supply Chains Moving

The US Tariff shock of 2025 was historic. But its impact on Europe was partly cushioned as tariffs on rival suppliers rose, keeping Europe’s US Market position broadly intact. Still, exports fell amid higher tariffs and uncertainty. With tariffs converging to 15 percent this year for most US Partners, Europe's competitiveness is set to deteriorate. 


US Tariff Shock: Same Negative Impact, Different Drivers

The Gulf fallout is forcing a major reset in global shipping routes. With congestion in key waterways and continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, companies are being forced to find alternative paths to move goods.


Indian equities staged a sharp relief rally this week. A ceasefire framework in West Asia triggered a risk-on shift which sent the Nifty higher by over 3%.


What Moved Indian Markets This Week? 

The cost of war is usually measured in billions spent on militaries, disrupted trade, and market failure. But the true casualty is the lives lost and the injuries sustained.


US-Iran War Fallout: Rising Demand for Prosthetic Care

India’s electric vehicle story is picking up serious pace, and this time, a global crisis may have added fuel to the shift. The West Asia conflict led to oil price volatility and supply concerns among buyers. And that turned out to be an opportunity in disguise for the electric vehicles segment. So how exactly is this playing out in India... and how does it compare globally? Take a look at this next report for more.


West Asia War Adds Fuel to India's EV Drive

The war with Iran is now hitting Americans where it hurts…borrowing costs. The pressure isn’t limited to housing. Auto loans and credit cards are also feeling the heat.


US-Iran War: Iran War Pushes US Borrowing Costs Higher 

Newly created Polymarket accounts have made several high-profit bets on well-timed wagers tied to U.S. geopolitical actions. The surprise is that those bets were placed just before key announcements by President Donald Trump. Those wagers have led to widespread suspicions of insider knowledge.


Certain Bets on Polymarket Bring Insider Trading Questions 

Global markets whipsawed, and the wild gyrations this week reflect how tentative sentiment remains despite Wednesday’s cross-asset, milestone-filled relief rally.


US-Iran Ceasefire: Financial Markets Flip Flop on Truce Fragility

Businesses are now being forced to confront a growing reality: mental health is no longer separate from economic performance. It is becoming central to finances.


The Link Between Mental Health & Economics 

China’s central bank has significantly increased its gold-buying efforts, marking 17 consecutive months of accumulation through March 2026. This increase comes as the Iran war intensified through March, impacting gold prices.


China's Gold Reserves Over 74 Million Ounces

Ever wondered how Iran continues to sell oil, especially to China? A new report by The Wall Street Journal claims that China has developed a discreet financial and commercial network to continue buying oil from Iran despite international sanctions.


How China is Powering Iran's Oil Trade

The West Asia conflict is sending shockwaves across the globe. Today we will focus on Asian countries. Well, Asia’s heavy reliance on imported crude, much of it from the Strait of Hormuz, has forced the region to take immediate measures to secure energy supply and protect its citizens. From Japan to South Asia, governments are responding to one of the severest energy shocks in years. Take a look at our next report.


West Asia War: Asia Scrambles Amid Energy Crisis

U.S. President Trump’s ceasefire announcement has significantly impacted the energy and market prices.


Global Stocks Soar on Temporary Truce

A temporary ceasefire caused crude to crash over 20 percent. But the damage from oil’s surge during the six weeks of the Iran war was already being felt by businesses. From factories to markets, companies had warned of higher prices and economic uncertainty, with analysts flagging risks of slower growth and even a potential recession.


US-Iran Ceasefire: Global Energy Prices Fuel Business Uncertainty

Amid a worsening energy crisis, Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office has announced that markets and shopping malls across the country will close by 8:00 PM to conserve electricity. The move is part of emergency measures aimed at managing power shortages and reducing pressure on the national grid as authorities work to stabilise energy supply.


Pakistan Energy Crisis | Pak PM Office: Markets, Malls Will Be Closed at 8:00 PM

The conflict with Iran has caused U.S. fuel prices to surge, with diesel reaching over 5.5 dollars per gallon. That is driving up transportation and logistics costs significantly.


US Inflation Pressures Rise on Iran War

China’s rapid shift to electric vehicles is emerging as a strategic buffer against global oil shocks. As tensions in West Asia raise fears of supply disruptions, the world’s largest crude importer is increasingly relying on EV adoption to reduce its dependence on imported oil.


China EV Shift Shields Oil Shock Risks

The global boom in artificial intelligence is now triggering a growing energy backlash, with governments and communities pushing back against power-hungry data centres. In the U.S., tech giants including Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta are facing rising resistance as states move to restrict or pause new data centre projects.


US Data Centers Face Growing Resistance 

Global markets may appear stable on the surface, but beneath that calm, signs of a deeper strain are rapidly building.

From oil and gas to fertilisers and logistics, multiple critical supply chains are coming under simultaneous pressure.

From Price to Access: A Market Reset

Global markets are bracing for further escalation after Trump’s deadline ends on April 6. Energy prices have surged sharply since the conflict began.

Crude oil has risen between 40 to 65 percent, now trading well above the 100-dollar-per-barrel mark, while LNG prices have jumped nearly 60 percent.

US-Iran War: Oil, Power, Food Chains Under Pressure